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Reishi May Lower Cholesterol and Aid Liver Function in Healthy People

Reishi May Lower Cholesterol and Aid Liver Function in Healthy People

Reishi

What they found

A review of 13 studies found reishi lowered total cholesterol and a liver enzyme in healthy people, but not in those with existing conditions.

A review of 13 studies found reishi lowered total cholesterol and a liver enzyme in healthy people, but not in those with existing conditions.

The number

A review of 13 studies

How solid is it?

Strong human

Strong human

Meta-analysis/systematic review

Meta-analysis/systematic review

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

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Sample size

13 studies

13 studies

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publish.kne-publishing.com

publish.kne-publishing.com

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Queen Reishi

Queen Reishi

A review of 13 studies on reishi suggests it may help healthy people lower cholesterol and improve liver function. While it didn't significantly affect blood sugar or cholesterol in those with existing conditions, healthy folks saw drops in total cholesterol and a liver enzyme. Most studies used reishi capsules.

A review of 13 studies on reishi suggests it may help healthy people lower cholesterol and improve liver function. While it didn't significantly affect blood sugar or cholesterol in those with existing conditions, healthy folks saw drops in total cholesterol and a liver enzyme. Most studies used reishi capsules.

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